MELVILLE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 9, 2012--Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (NASDAQ: CMTL) announced
today that its Tempe, Arizona-based subsidiary, Comtech EF Data Corp.,
was awarded a $2.5 million contract for satellite earth station
equipment for a mobile operator in Latin America that is undergoing a
significant network expansion for mobile backhaul. Specific equipment
ordered pursuant to this contract award includes the CDM-625 Advanced
Satellite Modem, the CDM-750 Advanced High-Speed Trunking Modem and the
LPOD Block Up Converters (“BUC”).

“Our products are supporting mobile backhaul and trunking applications
for operators around the globe”

The CDM-625 combines advanced forward error correction with DoubleTalk®
Carrier-in-Carrier® bandwidth compression for maximum savings
under all conditions. DoubleTalk® Carrier-in-Carrier®,
based on Raytheon Applied Signal Technology’s patented “Adaptive
Cancellation” circuitry, allows transmit and receive carriers of a
duplex link to share the same transponder space. The combination of
advanced technologies enables users to minimize OPEX/CAPEX and maximize
throughput/availability without using additional transponder resources.

The CDM-750 was designed to be the most efficient, highest throughput,
point-to-point trunking modem available. It accommodates the most
demanding links by offering users the most advanced combination of space
segment saving capabilities while minimizing the need for unnecessary
overhead.

The LPOD BUC is engineered with efficient thermal and mechanical
packaging. The unit eliminates the requirement for the modem to supply a
DC power source and a 10 MHz reference to the BUCs and LNBs. The LPOD’s
optional internal reference and LNB bias T simplify multi-carrier
operation and provide cost-effective redundant solutions. And, the
compact size and weight make the unit ideally suited for installations
with limited mounting space.

“Our products are supporting mobile backhaul and trunking applications
for operators around the globe,” said Fred Kornberg, President and Chief
Executive Officer of Comtech Telecommunications Corp. “This order is
another testament to our ability to facilitate bandwidth efficiencies
and cost-effective expansion.”

Comtech EF Data Corporation is the recognized global leader in satellite
bandwidth efficiency and link optimization. The advanced communication
solutions encompass the Advanced VSAT Solutions, Modems, RAN & WAN
Optimization, Managed Bandwidth and RF products. The Company is
recognized as a technology innovator, and has a reputation for
exceptional product quality and reliability. The solutions enable
commercial and government users to reduce OPEX/CAPEX and to increase
throughput for fixed and mobile/transportable satellite-based
applications. For more information, visit www.comtechefdata.com.

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. designs, develops, produces and markets
innovative products, systems and services for advanced communications
solutions. The Company believes many of its solutions play a vital role
in providing or enhancing communication capabilities when terrestrial
communications infrastructure is unavailable, inefficient or too
expensive. The Company conducts business through three complementary
segments: telecommunications transmission, RF microwave amplifiers and
mobile data communications. The Company sells products to a diverse
customer base in the global commercial and government communications
markets. The Company believes it is a market leader in the market
segments that it serves.

Certain information in this press release contains statements that are
forward-looking in nature and involve certain significant risks and
uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from such
forward-looking information. The Company's Securities and Exchange
Commission filings identify many such risks and uncertainties. Any
forward-looking information in this press release is qualified in its
entirety by the risks and uncertainties described in such Securities and
Exchange Commission filings.